Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Telangana Congress Warns Leaders Against Defying Party Line
The Telangana Congress said its members must follow the party’s decisions.
Its president, Mahesh Kumar Goud, warned that people who break party rules could face punishment.
This came after comments by Konda Susmitha about two senior leaders.
Minister Konda Surekha was asked to explain herself in a formal notice.
Senior leader Chinna Reddy was also asked to clarify comments he recently made.
Goud discussed disagreements over choosing a Congress candidate in Parkal.
He said only the party’s central leadership and official committees can choose candidates.
He also rejected the idea that separate internal groups called “Green Congress” exist.
He said all members belong to the Congress party.
TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud warned of strict disciplinary action against leaders who cross the party line.
The warning followed remarks by Konda Susmitha about Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy.
Minister Konda Surekha received a show-cause notice seeking an explanation.
Senior leader Chinna Reddy was also asked to clarify recent comments.
Goud said only the central leadership, Central Election Committee and CWC can select candidates for Parkal.
- Who
- Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president Mahesh Kumar Goud, Konda Susmitha, Minister Konda Surekha, Chinna Reddy, Revanth Reddy and Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy.
- What
- The Telangana Congress warned of disciplinary action for violating the party line and addressed the Parkal candidate-selection dispute.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Nizamabad, Telangana, with the candidate-selection issue concerning Parkal constituency.
- Why
- The warning followed remarks about senior leaders and disagreements over party discipline and candidate selection.
- Party body
- Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC)
- TPCC president
- Mahesh Kumar Goud
- Show-cause notice
- Issued to Minister Konda Surekha
- Clarification sought
- Senior leader Chinna Reddy was asked to explain recent comments
- Candidate selection
- Goud said the central leadership, Central Election Committee and CWC have authority to select candidates
- Disputed group claim
- Goud rejected claims about an internal group called “Green Congress”